How severe is CVE-2003-0942?

CVE-2003-0942 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2003-0942 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2003-0942?

CVE-2003-0942 affects Sap Sap Db. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2003-0942?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2003-0942 published?

CVE-2003-0942 was published on 2003-12-15 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2003-0942

CVE-2003-0942 is a high-severity vulnerability in Sap Sap Db with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (84th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Sap Sap Db
Published: 2003-12-15
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Buffer overflow in Web Agent Administration service in web-tools for SAP DB before 7.4.03.30 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long Name parameter to waadmin.wa.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2003-0942?: Buffer overflow in Web Agent Administration service in web-tools for SAP DB before 7.4.03.30 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long Name parameter to waadmin.wa.
How severe is CVE-2003-0942?: CVE-2003-0942 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2003-0942 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2003-0942?: CVE-2003-0942 affects Sap Sap Db. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2003-0942?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2003-0942 published?: CVE-2003-0942 was published on 2003-12-15 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

http://www.atstake.com/research/advisories/2003/a111703-2.txt

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:sap:sap_db:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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